The Late Work of Louis Armstrong

The Late Work of Louis Armstrong Musical Characteristics The late work of Louis Armstrong moved out of the big band tradition, transitioning into a smaller

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Louie Armstrong – Background

Considered the most important individuals in the history of jazz, born August 4, 1901, and Louie Armstrong, who was later known to be one of

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Bebop: A new language

Bebop: The legends and the language ” When an art form is created, the question is how do you come to it? Not, how does

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Potato Head Blues

Potato Head Blues Louis Armstrong’s early work It was originally recorded in Chicago on May 10th, 1927. On the track, a total of seven instruments

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How does Wynton Marsalis preserve Louis Armstrong’s Legacy?

Did Wynton Marsalis preserve Louis Armstrong’s Legacy? Wynton Marsalis was born on October 18, 1961, in New Orleans. He started playing the trumpet at 12.

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All That Jazz

All That Jazz Jazz became a conversation between artists: a representation of black intellectualism on a more “sophisticated” stage than its predecessors, blues and ragtime.

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